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By Benjamin Snyder, Ph.D. Some Coaching Lessons Create a Recipe for Off Field Success In the field of psychology, self-determination theory states that environments that promote autonomy, competence, and relatedness are necessary for the development of adaptive functioning and psychological growth. This means that individuals who are taught that they are in control of Read More

Struggling with thoughts of suicide? John can’t stop worrying. He’s lost his job and his retirement savings has taken a financial hit. His mortgage rates are increasing and he doesn’t think he’ll be able to make this month’s payment. He has two children and a wife who are relying on him. He’s supposed to Read More

Written by: Abigail Saneholtz, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist What is Perfectionism? Do you push yourself to be the best? The best athlete, dancer, singer or musician? Do you get upset with yourself when you’re anything less than perfect? While we all strive towards excellence, some individuals have great difficulty accepting being less than number one. Read More

Written by: Abigail Saneholtz, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist Music has such a large impact on our lives! It crosses cultures, age groups and has an effect on everyone. It can make you smile, dance, sing, cry, instantly recall memories like they were yesterday and process emotion. Many people listen to music because they identify with Read More

Written by: Abigail Saneholtz, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist Cancer, heart attacks, diabetes and many other medical conditions are words we all hear about, but never fully grasp until you or a loved one are diagnosed. The moment you were diagnosed with medical conditions your world inevitably changed. Often during the appointment when you first learned of Read More

Written by: Abigail Saneholtz, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist Usually when I start writing a blog for our Facebook page I think about topics that clients are coming to sessions struggling with in order to share something meaningful and that will hopefully resonate. Often it is easy to focus on the challenges and stress going on in Read More